Turtle Talk: Come help keep the beaches safe for Sea Turtles!

Even with the fantastic crew that cleans the beaches every night here in Walton County, there is still a lot we can do to help keep the beaches safe for sea turtles. Bring your own water bottle, hat and sunscreen as we’ll be walking the beach, picking up trash, filling in leftover holes and knocking down leftover sandcastles. If you need work gloves – bring them!

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Did you know balloons can be dangerous? Balloons released into our atmosphere will eventually drift back down to earth and often land in our waterways. A deflated balloon can look like a jellyfish to sea turtles or small fish to our dolphins and other marine life. Once in the digestive system, it can cause illness and lead to death. I want to thank our Volunteer Beach Ambassadors, Brenda and Donna, for managing this cluster of balloons before they blew into the Gulf. We encourage all of our friends to enjoy your balloons but manage them appropriately and dispose of them in secure waste baskets when you are through with them. You could be saving marine life in the Gulf. If you would like to assist us in spreading the word and keeping our beaches clean, please join us as a Volunteer Beach Ambassador. Our next training session will be Wednesday evening, March 28th, at 6:30-9 pm at the Coastal Branch Library. Email Laurie atlauriereichenbach@gmail.com for more information. #southwaltonlife #cleandarkflat ... See MoreSee Less

It’s Official...the Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team is out on our beaches greeting and educating our visitors to South Walton’s beautiful beaches. Meet Michele, one of our team members, tucked in the middle of this fun loving group from Texas. Michele engaged them and got the kids to help her pick up trash and fill in holes. In addition, they were glad to learn about our local celebrities, the sea turtles. The group soon nick-named her “The good luck Turtle Lady”...can you guess why? Congrats Lucky Texas Family on a fabulous catch. And, thanks Michele for all you do in your section of the beach.

Would you come join our team and help us make positive changes on our beaches? It’s a fun way to serve our community, meet some great new friends from far away places, and impact beach etiquette in a positive way. Join us Wednesday, March 28th, 6:30 pm, at the community room at the Coastal Branch Library and earn your shirt and a place on our team. We’ll save you a seat. Email Laurie atlauriereichenbach@gmail.com for more info.#southwaltonlife #cleandarkflat ... See MoreSee Less

Come join our Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team for 2018. Our 3rd training session will be Wednesday evening, March 28th, at 6:30-9 pm at the Coastal Branch Library. There is a small fee of $5 to join the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles. Uniform shirts are sponsored by Visit South Walton Tourist Development Council and provided at no charge. Help us make a difference on the Beaches of South Walton. For more information email Laurie at: lauriereichenbach@gmail.com ... See MoreSee Less

Volunteer Beach Ambassadors Training for 2018 Team

March 28, 2018, 6:30pm

Come join our Volunteer Beach Ambassador Team for 2018. Our 3rd training session will be Wednesday evening, March 28th, at 6:30-9 pm at the Coastal Branch Library. There is a small fee of $5 to join the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles. Uniform shirts are sponsored by Visit South Walton Tourist Development Council and provided at no charge. Help us make a difference on the Beaches of South Walton. For more information email Laurie at: lauriereichenbach@gmail.com